Traffic & Transit
People, Dogs, Trapped Following East Farmingdale Collision
Both drivers involved were able to free themselves, and firefighters assisted a family and their dogs in one of the cars.
EAST FARMINGDALE, NY — A two-car collision left drivers trapped in East Farmingdale on Friday morning.
The East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company responded to the crash just after 10:30 a.m.
Firefighters found that both drivers had self-extricated from their vehicles before Heavy Rescue 1-5-4 arrived. Two patients were transported to nearby hospitals by Ambulance 1-5-10 and 1-5-29.
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Members also assisted the family of one of the drivers, who had three dogs in the vehicle during the crash, the department stated.
"Fortunately, none of the dogs appeared to be injured," the department wrote.
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Units on scene included Ambulance 1-5-8, First Responder 1-5-80, Fire Police 1-5-16, and Safety 1. All units were under the command of Captain Mat Riback.
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